Sport England Sustainability Profile
Sport England, officially known as the English Sports Council, is a leading organisation in the sports industry, headquartered in GB. Established in 1996, it plays a pivotal role in promoting and developing grassroots sports across England, with a focus on increasing participation and enhancing performance at all levels. With a commitment to fostering a vibrant sporting culture, Sport England operates in various regions, supporting initiatives that range from community sports programmes to elite athlete development. Its core services include funding, research, and strategic guidance, all aimed at making sports accessible and enjoyable for everyone. Recognised for its significant contributions to the sports landscape, Sport England has achieved notable milestones, including the successful delivery of the National Lottery funding for sports initiatives. Its unique approach to collaboration with local authorities and sports organisations positions it as a key player in the UK’s sporting ecosystem.
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Sport England's reported carbon emissions
In 2020, Sport England reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,865,000 kg CO2e. This figure includes 450,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 74,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 11,341,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes indirect emissions from the value chain. Despite the significant emissions reported, Sport England has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives as part of their climate commitments. There are no documented SBTi (Science Based Targets initiative) reduction targets or other formal climate pledges currently in place. Sport England's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organization, indicating that these figures are independently reported. The organisation is actively working towards sustainability, although specific strategies or commitments have not been detailed in the available data.
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| 2020 | |
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| Scope 1 | 45,000 |
| Scope 2 | 74,000 |
| Scope 3 | 10,865,000 |
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Sport England's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Sport England has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
